Rebecca M. Giles

Rebecca M. Giles is a Professor in the Department of Leadership and Teacher Education at the University of South Alabama's College of Education and Professional Studies. With over 30 years of teaching experience spanning pre-kindergarten to higher education, her work focuses on early childhood education, literacy, and teacher preparation. She has published widely and authored the book A Young Writer's World.

• Education:
• B.S., Elementary Education, Texas State University, 1989
• M.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction, University of Texas at Austin, 1993
• Ph.D., Education, University of Southern Mississippi, 1996
• Research Interests:
• Early Childhood Development
• Emerging Literacy Strategies
• Integration of Visual Arts in Education
• Writing Instruction in K-12 Settings
• Teaching Philosophy: Emphasizes hands-on learning, cooperative learning, and leveraging resources like technology and personal experiences to address complex educational challenges.